Can the Ottawa Senators Halt the Carolina Hurricanes' Momentum at Canadian Tire Centre?

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Carolina Hurricanes at Canadian Tire Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around recent trends and secure a victory. The upcoming clash, scheduled for March 17th, promises to be an engaging battle on ice.

The Senators have faced some challenges in their previous outings. In their last game against the Philadelphia Flyers, despite a strong faceoff win percentage of 57 percent and blocking an impressive 30 shots, they were unable to convert powerplay opportunities into goals and ultimately fell with a final score of 2-4. This loss was preceded by a narrow defeat against the Arizona Coyotes where they showed resilience but were outscored in even-strength situations.

One area where Ottawa has shown consistency is in goaltending; save percentages have been solid across recent games. However, this defensive strength has not translated into wins due to struggles in converting shots into goals and maintaining discipline—penalty minutes have been costly.

The Hurricanes come into this game with momentum on their side. To counteract this, Ottawa will need to capitalize on powerplay opportunities more effectively than they have in recent matches and find ways to reduce giveaways which have hindered their performance.

Fans attending or tuning in from home can expect an intense matchup as both teams vie for supremacy on the ice. The Senators will need every advantage they can muster from playing at home if they are going to overcome their opponents' current form.

Be sure not to miss any of the action as it unfolds live from Canadian Tire Centre on March 17th at 6:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the excitement either online via ESPN+ or through traditional broadcast on BSSO.